The World of Business

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A New Capitalism Jan 20, 2011

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One of the world's most influential business professors thinks it is time for companies completely to redefine their relationship with society. Prof Michael Porter of Harvard Business School tells Peter Day about the radical changes in corporate operations and responsibilities he is calling for. Producer : Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott

China's Dispossessed Jan 17, 2011

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In the first of a short series of programmes, Peter Day reports from China. This week - the dispossessed. In the past 30 years Chinaâ€™s great economic modernisation programme has required many people to move â€“ to provide a workforce for the thousands of factories producing goods for the global market and for big domestic infrastructure projects like the 3 Gorges Dam and now the South to North Water Diversion project. Producer: Julie Ball Editor: Stephen Chilcott

All At Sea Jan 13, 2011

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It is a long time since Britain ruled the maritime world, and North Sea oil has peaked. But ocean transport is still a vital UK activity and wind and water power are making big waves around our shores. Peter Day takes the helm of a container ship to find out what British sea power means today. Producer: Jo Mathys Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Bitter Pills Jan 10, 2011

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Britain's pharmaceutical giants invest millions in the search for better cures but has it worked? Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott

China Dispossessed Jan 06, 2011

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The vast national urbanisation plan to take Chinese people out of poverty leaves behind many who are dispossessed of land and homes, or see their farms drowned by huge new water and power projects. Peter Day hears about some of the problems caused by China's rush for prosperity. Producer: Julie Ball Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Back on the Road Dec 30, 2010

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The United States auto industry has just limped through the biggest industrial car crash in history. The Ford Motor Company has an industry outsider, Alan Mulally, at the helm as its new chief executive. He tells Peter Day how he changed the way Ford works and it is now back in the business of selling cars. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Michael Porter Dec 27, 2010

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Peter Day hears a challenge to capitalism from one of the most influential business thinkers in the world. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Mark Anderson Dec 23, 2010

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Mark Anderson takes a look ahead at 10 of the key things he thinks will prove to be significant over the coming 12 months. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Asia Bling Dec 23, 2010

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New places are leaping to prominence in the pampered world of luxury. Peter Day hears from some of the people behind the extraordinary hunger for luxury in Asia. Producer: Sandra Kanthal & Neil Koenig Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Dame Barbara Stocking Dec 20, 2010

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Peter Day hears from the Chief Executive of Oxfam, Dame Barbara Stocking. Producer: Richard Berenger Editor: Stephen Chilcott